{Preston and Laura} 10.22.11

You may remember Preston and Laura from their engagement photos in Boston last May. It's hard to believe that their October wedding day has already come and gone - when we last met, it felt so far away.

I have been looking forward to this wedding for many reasons:
1. I had such a great time with these two during their engagement shoot, and I couldn't wait to spend time with them again.

2. The reason I know Preston is because he and my husband worked together at Northeastern University during the short time we lived in Boston. This is awesome because not only did I get to meet Preston and Laura thanks to this connection but my hubby also got to join me while I shot their wedding. It was so fun having him there.

3. When Preston and Laura asked me to shoot their wedding, they made it clear that they really wanted me to stick around for the apple picking that would take place following the reception. So, not only did I get to shoot a gorgeous fall wedding with my husband in attendance, with two incredibly sweet and fun people, but I got to go apple picking. Can you feel the winning here??

One of the things that made this day so unique is that Preston and Laura got each other ready. When I arrived, they were both hanging out in their street clothes, and hurried together to get Laura into her dress. It was just the two of them, and they didn't want any pictures, but I love the fact that they spent their morning together, just soaking up the day.

The wedding was at The Granite Rose in Hampstead, New Hampshire. Tucked away from the road, this place has multiple ceremony and reception spots, and is so full of charm and beauty.

Laura's aunt did the flower arrangements, and each table was different..and stunning!

 The table names were so creative...this was my favorite :)

Laura's brother is at bootcamp for the military and could not come home for the wedding. She honored him with his photo at her table setting.

Prior to the ceremony, we spent a full hour together taking pictures of just Preston and Laura. I loved it because I feel like pictures of themselves is the one thing many brides and grooms forget to schedule, or they just get so excited to party that they blow it off.

I asked Laura if I could see her shoes and she showed off her knee-high black boots! I was soooo excited! She said she wore them because they were the most comfortable shoes she had, but I think they were the perfect hit for this orange and black wedding!

 Laura and Preston's rings are engraved to say "Same Team"...something my husband and I say to each other every day. I smiled a lot snapping this shot!

 

See the awesome girl in on the right in the picture below? That's Courtney, and I'm soooo excited to be shooting her wedding to fiance Nick next April in Newport, Rhode Island!

After the reception, as promised, we headed to the apple orchard. Even though it was late in the season, there were actually still apples to be picked! I snapped a few more shots of Preston and Laura (I simply could not resist in such a setting), and then the crowd let loose to have some fun.

And here's my handsome hubby :)

Preston and Laura, I adored getting to know you better, and your simple and beautiful wedding day. You guys are genuine and wonderful, and truly perfect for each other. Thank you so much for including me in your day!

{Tedda and Jeff} Just a Tease

Today I spent my final shoot of the season with Tedda and Jeff for their engagement photos in Portland. It was chilly but that didn't stop this seriously adorable pair from being silly and fun! Here are some teasers!

More to come!

{Kelsey and Ryan} Just a Tease

Yesterday I wrapped up my 2011 wedding season with Kelsey and Ryan at the gorgeous Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. For early November, it felt like late September, and despite last weekend's crazy nor'easter snowstorm, the grounds were clear and Kelsey and Ryan had a stunning afternoon for their wedding.

Here are some teasers!

More to come!

{Bridget and Rick} Engaged

I feel like every time I post an engagement session I talk about how awesome engagement sessions are. I just can't help myself - engagement sessions are...well, awesome. I absolutely love spending an hour or two with just my bride and groom and getting to know them before the craziness of their big day.

My afternoon with Bridget and Rick was no different. I think my husband must have dropped something in my coffee that morning because I was bouncing off the walls when I met them, and luckily they are genuine and sweet, and played right along. They met at a wedding (I know, perfect, right??), and are now planning their own for next June.

We had quite literally, the perfect fall day as we explored Royal River Park and downtown Yarmouth. I love doing portraits in Yarmouth because it is such a quaint and pretty town, so when Bridget told me that she and Rick used to live here, and wanted to do their engagement photos here, I was incredibly excited.

I had scoped this tree out the weekend prior to our shoot, at the same time of day that I knew we'd be there. I was praaaaaying for sun, and it just wasn't out. However, the second they sat under this tree, it began peeking through the clouds and I literally did a happy dance! I love this shot!

Bridget and Rick, I am so excited to see you guys again in June! Enjoy your pictures!